歩幅

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 歩幅(ほはば) is the distance covered by one step, or step length.
• Basic usage: It is used for shortening one's steps to match a companion or taking longer steps while hurrying.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Length versus the count 歩数
  • 歩数(ほすう) is the number of steps taken. 歩幅 is the length of a step.